Lenwood Lane/1st Avenue NW/4th Avenue SE Culvert Replacements

Hillsborough County Engineering and Operations Department is seeking competitive sealed bids for the replacement of three existing culverts at 12026 Lenwood Lane, 111 1st Avenue NW, and 303 4th Street SE to improve county infrastructure. The project involves removing existing stormwater culverts, installing new culverts and headwalls, ditch regrading, milling and resurfacing roadways, and associated site restoration activities. Qualified contractors must hold an active Florida Contractor's License in one of three categories: Certified General Contractor, Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor, or Registered General Contractor. The project requires demonstrating recent experience with substantially similar services and complying with multiple technical standards including Hillsborough County Public Works Standard Specifications, FDOT standards, and the Florida Greenbook. Bids are due February 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and must be submitted exclusively through the County's electronic bidding system. Questions and requests for interpretation must be received no later than 14 calendar days after solicitation issuance, site visit, or pre-bid conference, with a mandatory Substantial Completion milestone of 395 days from the Notice to Proceed date.

The solicitation establishes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontractor participation goal of 6%, requiring bidders to demonstrate commitment to utilizing small businesses throughout the project. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) reports, environmental resource permits, and various compliance certifications such as Drug-Free Workplace and Florida Trench Safety Act documentation. Multiple permits have been obtained from agencies including Southwest Florida Water Management District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Environmental Protection Commission, covering wetland impacts, stormwater discharge, and utility relocations. The total estimated project value is $1,958,866.12, with specific allowances for permits ($500) and additional work authorization ($120,000). Contractors will be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of the awarded contract amount, maintain specific insurance coverages, and comply with county-specific requirements including E-Verify employment verification and the County's Construction Apprenticeship Program incentive provisions.